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Stress and Children: Identifying Signs and Finding Solutions
Being a child or teen seems not nearly as fun as it used to be. Who’s posting what on social media, worries about getting good grades, relationships at school, home environment and peer pressure have today’s kids feeling the stress to perform, fit in and stand out. When it...
How Much Stuff Is in That School Backpack?
TikTok and Children
TikTok. The social media platform that’s all the rage with tweens, high schoolers and college kids. It can be fun and make you laugh. But it can also interfere with brain development and have a negative impact on mental health.
We asked Jessica Griffin, PsyD, Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Pediatrics...
Child Life Specialists: Heroes Among Us
Heading to the hospital with your child? Maybe they need an IV placed or need to stay as an inpatient for a few days? Both you and your child are probably pretty stressed about the whole thing. But help is on the way! Our Children's Medical Center has certified child...
A Dad on a Mental Health Mission: Reinforcing the Three Rs
What You Need for Your Daughter's First Gynecologist Visit
The Nest Isn't Empty If You Are Still In It
The Importance of Pediatric-Specific Emergency Care
What To Do with All that Halloween Candy
Halloween is here, and as you admire your mountain of sweets, you realize it's probably not the best idea to eat all that candy. After sorting through your treats and picking out your favorites, what should you do with the leftover candy? Here are a few ideas!
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